Howard Zinn is a well-known US left-wing historian and social critic.Throughout his entire life,he always focuses on “people” who are the most numerous and most defenseless groups.His writings are basically around this theme.The History of the American People by Howard Zinn is a prominent works,and it is also one of the representative works of the new left historians.He is a famous fighter for civil rights and an anti-war fighter.Researching such persons as Howard Zinn and their thought is not only to understand themselves,what is more,it can help us to gain a full understanding of American history and current situation,as well as its politics,economy,culture and society.

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